Tennant 365, Operator'S Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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365 MM173 (3---90)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their descriptions:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe
personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or equipment.
Read this manual carefully. Know when these
conditions can exist. Locate all safety devices on the
machine. Then take necessary steps to train
machine operating personnel. Report machine
damage or faulty operation immediately. Do not use
the machine if it is not in proper operating condition.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
-- Unless trained and authorized.
-- Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
-- In flammable or explosive areas unless
modified for use in those areas.
-- In areas with possible falling objects
unless equipped with overhead guard.
2. Before starting machine:
-- Check for fuel leaks (gasoline, LPG).
-- Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
-- Check brakes and steering for proper
operation.
3. When starting machine:
-- Keep foot on brake and directional pedal
in neutral.
4. When using machine:
-- Go slow on grades and slippery surfaces.
-- Use care when backing machine.
-- Do not carry riders on machine.
-- Always follow safety and traffic rules.
5. Before leaving or servicing machine:
-- Stop on level surface.
-- Set parking brake.
-- Turn off machine and remove key.
6. When servicing machine:
-- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working
on machine.
-- Use TENNANT supplied or equivalent
replacement parts.
WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases.
Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation
can result. Provide adequate ventilation. Consult
with your regulatory agency for exposure limits.
Keep engine properly tuned.
WARNING: Machine can emit excessive
noise. Consult with your regulatory agency
for exposure limits. Hearing loss can result. Wear
hearing protection.
WARNING: Machine hopper lifts to 108 in
(2745 mm) when high dumping. Hopper can
hit overhead wires or object. Electrical shock or
falling debris can result. Be sure adequate
clearance is available before raising hopper.
WARNING: Machine can have static
electricity charge. When pouring fuel, spark
can ignite fuel causing fire or explosion. Connect
wire attached to fuel can to machine to discharge
spark before pouring fuel.
WARNING: Machine moves when
directional pedal linkage is out of
adjustment. Severe personal injury or death can
result. If machine creeps when the directional
pedal is in neutral, adjust pedal linkage. Engage
parking brake when stopped.
WARNING: Falling hopper. Engage hopper
support bar before working under hopper.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep flames
and sparks away. Keep covers open when
charging.
WARNING: Avoid contact with battery acid.
Battery acid can cause severe burns. Wash
immediately and get medical attention if contact
with acid occurs.